I need a new knife

[PoukieBear]

I'm really not sure if I should splurge on a new expensive knife for making beautiful slices of meat, or if I just need to buy a regular sharp knife and a good sharpener.

I made a video yesterday of my brother slicing into my brisket. The knife he is using isn't the greatest, and I don't really have anything better than that.

Please excuse the "Home Video" quality of this. LOL, literally had 4 kids running around, he brought his entire crew.

 

[HalfSmoked]

An electric knife works great on cutting a brisket and not to costly.

Warren

 

[Braz]

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[PoukieBear]

An electric knife works great on cutting a brisket and not to costly.

Warren

I've never been a fan of electric knives. I feel like they are mini chain saws, and if you need a chainsaw to slice it, then I don't want to eat it. LOL. know what i mean? (No offence to anyone who uses one.!)

 

[drdon]

None taken! I will say it works well though.

 

[gmc2003]

I've never been a fan of electric knives. I feel like they are mini chain saws, and if you need a chainsaw to slice it, then I don't want to eat it. LOL. know what i mean? (No offence to anyone who uses one.!)

So does that mean a meat slicer is like a circular saw.

Chris

 

[PoukieBear]

So does that mean a meat slicer is like a circular saw.

Chris

LOL !! Never thought of it that way.

My prejudice come from watching my grandad slice the thanksgiving turkey with an electric knife, because it was so dry and tough and barely edible even when it was drowned in gravy and cranberry sauce. (I shuddered just now typing that! so many bad memories)

I prefer the idea of having a really nice real knife to do the job, just not sure if I can spend $50 for a regular kitchen knife or $250 for a Japanese one.

 

[HalfSmoked]

I've never been a fan of electric knives. I feel like they are mini chain saws, and if you need a chainsaw to slice it, then I don't want to eat it. LOL. know what i mean? (No offence to anyone who uses one.!)

But it slices the brisket with out tearing and pulling the crust off and pulling the tender meat into pulled beef.

Warren

 

[gmc2003]

I can relate to the turkey experience. As for the knife I use an old knife I inherited from my grandmother(circa 1930's to 50's). I only hand wash it and dry it immediately. It still looks brand new. I do have a sharpener(cheaper one) that keeps it sharp. As for newer knives - sorry I haven't bought one in years. The electric knife does come in handy for certain occasions so I keep one on hand.

Chris

 

[chilerelleno]

I use a Dexter 14" Wide Duo-Edge Roast Slicer.
Anything similar is ideal for slicing large cuts of meat.
Dexter Outdoors 14" wide duo-edge roast slicer.
Found mine on sale for $30.00

 

[noboundaries]

I'll second the electric knife, as long as you get a decent one. I use my Cuisinart electric for slicing bread, beef, and carving turkeys. It doesn't tear the bread or meat, making the nicest cuts.

 

[phathead69]

I'm really not sure if I should splurge on a new expensive knife for making beautiful slices of meat, or if I just need to buy a regular sharp knife and a good

No real need to splurge old hickory and some others make good knives. Started with the itch of some better cutlery and here is where I wound up.

Left to right 10" ole hickory $19 on amazon-large cuts of meat
4" says Wasabi $60 bucks kitchen store veggies only
9" chefs knife came with a set mom bought years ago $? Sure it wasn't expensive. Has enough carbon that it sharpens well.
7" zwillger (spelling) from kitchen store $75- cuts little bit of everything.
Last two are fillet knives from bass pro I use for trimming fat and such. Sharpened with 1200 grit sand paper. As some one else mentioned they never are put in the sink with other dishes. They never touch anything other than food or wood butcher block. Hand washed and put away dry. All these are very sharp and touch up with knife steel and will cut what I ask them to.

 

[johnmeyer]

If you search this forum for "Victorinox," you'll find that a LOT of people (including me) find this $35 marvel to be absolutely amazing. You can't get a better knife for that price. Here's a link to their chef's knife:

Victorinox Chef's Knife

You could also invest in a Work Sharp knife sharpener, but if you get the recommended Ken Onion edition, it is a significant investment at $127.

 

[Norwester55]

I just picked up a Mercer 7 inch Santoku chefs knife last week that made me a fan of their budget priced knives. They have all the sizes and types under the style name tab.
https://www.amazon.com/Mercer-Culinary-Genesis-8-Inch-Granton/dp/B000OOQZMY/ref=sr_1_13_sspa?crid=351NLJGEL0ZQ7&keywords=mercer+chef+knife&qid=1564464883&s=home-garden&sprefix=mercer,garden,224&sr=1-13-spons&th=1

 

[kelbro]

I have some really nice $$$ knives. I have found that many of the budget knives feel just as good in my hand, sharpen easily and hold a good edge, and cut just as well as the expensive ones.

 

[hardcookin]

A knife is only as good as it's edge...
All good suggestions above. Myself I have Dexter,Ole Hickory and even some cheap Sam's clubs knifes and a Rapala fillet knife I use quite a bit.

 

[HalfSmoked]

There is a company in Dover Ohio called Warthers that make a great knife. Look them up on their web sight. Not cheap but are a great knife.

Warren

 

[PoukieBear]

Thanks everyone! There are some great suggestions here.

I live in Canada, so I'll have to look at what my options are for availability up here.

 

[phathead69]

Thanks everyone! There are some great suggestions here.

I live in Canada, so I'll have to look at what my options are for availability up here.

Amazon

 

[creek bottom]

I have found that for the money, the "Old Hickory" knives are tough to beat... Priced fairly inexpensive and the quality of steel is great. Check them out on Amazon...